US Bridges

I-579 NB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001241

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,532 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
35,432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-579 NB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-579 NB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35,432 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,463 by 2043. The structure is 1,532 ft (467 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-579 NB
CrossesN-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy
LocationVeterans Bridge
RouteInterstate 579
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44796, -79.99109
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,532 ft (467 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,432 (2024)
Projected traffic30,463 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-579 NB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-579 NB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-579 NB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy carry?

About 35,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-579 NB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy?

The structure is 1,532 ft (467 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-579 NB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.